Green-Certified Development

This event previews key tools designed to help housing developers preparing to certify to the 2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria.

This webinar offers a nuts-and-bolts session on certifying to the latest edition of Enterprise Green Communities, the 2026 Criteria.

As Enterprise Green Communities marked its 20th year, we gathered with partners from across the sector and beyond to shape the future of healthy, resilient, and energy-efficient homes.

Enterprise Green Communities and the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development collaborated to showcase the new 2026 NYC Overlay, outlining key changes, how to navigate the new standard, and what project teams can expect as rollout begins.

This 2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria 3-part webinar series is designed to introduce the updated criteria, delve into the requirements, and empower your path to certification.

Enterprise Green Communities sets the national standard for energy-saving, resilient, and healthy affordable homes. This edition builds on 20 years of experience and engagement across the sector.

Highlights from an online event series introducing the 2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria, including deep dives into key sections and tools to streamline certification.

An overview of the current landscape for climate resilience in affordable housing, including innovative funding and financing mechanisms, portfolio assessment tools, and climate resilience and rebuilding strategies.

Listing of Green Communities in State Qualified Action Plans

People spend nearly 90 percent of their time inside, making indoor air quality central to health and well-being. Low-income populations are disproportionally affected by a range of illnesses and adverse health effects that can be exacerbated by poor indoor air quality, and improvements to the indoor environment can be an important mechanism to address health disparities.